A LITTLE BIT ABOUT US...
We are Bryan and Michele, parents to 9 wonderful children and Papa and Ama to an ever-growing number of grandchildren we lovingly call "Ama-kids." Bryan likes to tell people that we have a mixed marriage; he graduated from the University of Texas and I am a proud Aggie, class of '89. We left Texas for a job in Minnesota for 23 years, but life, family and friends drew us back to the great state of Texas. We may not be Texans by birth, but for sure, Texans by choice! We both come from military upbringings and continue to proudly support our family and all those who sacrifice that we might have the freedoms to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
Our dream to own our own farm came true in 2020 and it has been the perfect place to raise chickens, guineas, goats, rabbits, & dogs; and the Ama-kids dream of growing that list of animals. It's our desire to raise our family and animals in a wholesome way that supports the best health possible. With a love and passion for cooking, Michele's homemade cooking extends from people to animals; we even make our own dog food and favorite dog treats!
Feel free to stop on by; we'd love to get to know you and what your passions are. If you spend any time at our farm, we hope you'll come to know ours.
Bryan and Michele Shaver
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Michele Shaver
“Chief Farm Manager”
With 30+ years of homeschooling experiences & teaching ESL to international students, Michele is no stranger to learning herself. She is a mother to nine grown children & “Ama” to an ever-growing number of “ama-kids”. Her dream of cultivating nature & living off the land was fulfilled in 2020, when to family found the perfect place to settle down & dig deep roots.
Nowadays, Michele can be found doing an assortment of things, including but not limited to: planning various farm activities, training dogs & puppies, cultivating her garden, planning the next farm addition, & reading to fuel her love of learning.
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Bryan Shaver
“Chicken Whisperer“
After working decades in the medical device industry, Bryan is now several years retired & has taken on the challenges of farm life. His examples as a faithful provider & strong laborer is being passed down to his children & grandchildren.
Currently, Bryan likes to spend his days around the farm taking care of the chickens & ducks, making conversation with the goats, listening to his records, & going on nice, long bike rides.
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Brynne Shaver
“Resident Animal Doula”
“Strong Work Ethic” is Brynne’s middle name. Up at the crack of dawn, she takes care of the farm animals with compassion and dedication.
She can wrangle the wildest rabbit & corral the goofiest goat. Brynne is Michele’s right hand woman in delivering goats and puppies, and the head honcho of our TAMUK rabbitry.
Brynne’s favorite pastimes include brewing the perfect cup of matcha, cleaning the house with fury, & spending time reading a good book.
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Ethan Shaver
“Chief Tech Officer”
Born with an innate sense of everything technological, Ethan is the resident tech mastermind at Hidden Acres Farm. His use of a miter saw & other power tools has also benefitted the farm in more ways than one. Ethan manages the goats & pigs and “mans-up” during the hard times on the farm.
In his down time, Ethan loves to read and lift weights. His Atlas-like physique is called upon more times than not to help move something on the farm at the request of mom.